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Trading in Boustead Heavy Industries suspended pending announcement
Kuala Lumpur: Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd’s (BHIC) shares were suspended from trading on Monday (Feb 9) at 9.31 am, pending an announcement. Read full story Date: 9 February, 2026 […]
Taiwan says 40% shift of chip capacity to US is ‘impossible’
TAIPEI: It would be “impossible” to move 40% of Taiwan’s semiconductor capacity to the U.S., the island’s top tariff negotiator said, pushing back against recent comments by American officials who […]
FBM KLCI tracks strong Wall Street recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose strongly on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s Friday bounce as fears over AI’s disruptive impact on the tech sector eased. Read full story Date: 9 […]
Singapore bank DBS Q4 net profit misses forecasts, flags rate headwinds in 2026
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s biggest bank DBS Group on Monday maintained expectation that net profit this year will dip slightly from 2025’s, after posting a 10% drop in fourth-quarter earnings that was […]
Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak
SYDNEY: Asian markets leapt higher on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at […]
Overcapacity a concern for rubber glove sector
PETALING JAYA: The rubber glove sector is unlikely to see meaningful recovery despite improving utilisation rates, as persistent overcapacity and pricing pressure continue to weigh on the industry, says BIMB […]
Capital A eyes HK listing, subsidiary spin-offs
PETALING JAYA: Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) has maintained a “buy” call on Capital A Bhd, citing its various corporate exercises. Read full story Date: 9 February, 2026 9:00 […]
Malaysia to remain reliable palm oil supplier to India
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil to India. Read full story Date: 9 February, 2026 9:00 […]
Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus
SINGAPORE: The yen extended a string of recent losses in early Asian trading on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to victory in Sunday’s election, easing the path […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has deployed more than RM4.2bn within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone to support customers and society through cross-border growth and SME expansion. Read full […]